A wind/the winds of change
noun
A significant shift or transformation, often in beliefs, attitudes, or actions.
With the election of the new president, people began to feel the winds of change.
Often appears as...
- feel the winds of change
- the winds of change are blowing
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Idiomatic
noun
A signal or warning that a significant change is going to happen.
The sudden drop in temperature was a wind of change indicating the arrival of winter.
Often appears as...
- a wind of change is coming
- perceive a wind of change
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A significant shift or transformation, often in beliefs, attitudes, or actions.
With the election of the new president, people began to feel the winds of change.
Often appears as...
- feel the winds of change
- the winds of change are blowing
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A signal or warning that a significant change is going to happen.
The sudden drop in temperature was a wind of change indicating the arrival of winter.
Often appears as...
- a wind of change is coming
- perceive a wind of change
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Change
Often implies a hopeful or welcome change, commonly seen in political or social contexts.
The fall of the wall brought the winds of change to the region.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Wind
Remember, here 'wind' doesn't mean actual air in motion, but symbolizes invisible forces causing change.
The winds of change swept through the company, altering its culture entirely.
Pro Tip 3/3Sweeping Impact
It suggests changes that have a widespread effect, not just isolated or small adjustments.
Technology has brought the winds of change, altering how we communicate.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Change
Often implies a hopeful or welcome change, commonly seen in political or social contexts.
The fall of the wall brought the winds of change to the region.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Wind
Remember, here 'wind' doesn't mean actual air in motion, but symbolizes invisible forces causing change.
The winds of change swept through the company, altering its culture entirely.
Pro Tip 3/3Sweeping Impact
It suggests changes that have a widespread effect, not just isolated or small adjustments.
Technology has brought the winds of change, altering how we communicate.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Change
Often implies a hopeful or welcome change, commonly seen in political or social contexts.
The fall of the wall brought the winds of change to the region.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Wind
Remember, here 'wind' doesn't mean actual air in motion, but symbolizes invisible forces causing change.
The winds of change swept through the company, altering its culture entirely.
Pro Tip 3/3Sweeping Impact
It suggests changes that have a widespread effect, not just isolated or small adjustments.
Technology has brought the winds of change, altering how we communicate.
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